I know it has been way too long since we’ve updated the blog. I apologize for that. It has been a crazy busy year so far…
This week is National Police Week. This week has also been a deadly one for our brothers and sisters in blue. We lost 4 LEO’s in three separate incidents. Two in California and two in Texas. There was a deputy critically injured in the Texas tragedy and another NYPD officer who was critically injured after being shot 3 times. Sadly, this seems to be the norm.
According to the latest numbers available to us, 125 law enforcement officer have been killed in the line of duty so far this year.the break down is this:
January - 48
February - 31
March - 22
April - 19
May - 5 (to date)
Texas has lost 21 LEO’s so far this year.
in 2020, a staggering 362 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty. that was a 96% increase compared to 2019.
As a medically retired police officer, as an American, it truly hurts my heart to see one LEO' lost in the line of duty. 362 is….nothing short of tragic.
Got Ur6 is dedicated to helping our nation’s 1st responders and active duty military who’ve been critically injured in the line of duty and the families of those heroes who’ve been killed serving this great nation. the trouble we have is raising enough money to help all of these families.
In 2020 and year to date 2021, we’ve been able to help the families of 5 police officers who were killed in the line of duty and two active duty military families who lost their hero in service to this nation. We want to help EVERY family who has been affected by tragedy. EVERY dollar we raise goes to support these families! 100%! our stickers, t-shirts, challenge coins and other items are all donated along with all of the overhead expenses. We have no payroll! All of our labor is volunteered. Not many other foundations can boast the same. We promise to be good stewards of your gift!
Please consider becoming a part of our monthly giving program. We have two levels. One is our Honoring Heroes program. For $13.50 a month, you’ll help us come closer to meeting our goal of helping these heroes and their families who’ve been affected by the loss of their hero or the critical injured.
Our new “GotUr6 Blue Line” plan is $19.99/month and goes directly to a fund that aids law enforcement officer’s families who have been lost their hero due to a line of duty death. Please check out our store to learn more about that amazing new program!
Lastly, when you see a first responder or member of our military, thank them for what they do to keep this country safe each and every day!
God Bless,
John